5 Things to Do This Weekend (July 31-Aug. 2)

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Jul 29, 2015 at 1:01 AM

Here are five ways to have fun this weekend.

1. The big movies opening this week are “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation,” a PG-13 entry into this long-running franchise, again starring Tom Cruise; and “Vacation,” an R comedy in the National Lampoon franchise, this time starring Ed Helms and Christina Applegate.

2. Sunday is National Kids’ Day, a day created by KidsPeace to “encourage adults to spend more meaningful time with their children.” So this Sunday, plan something extra special with your kids, and celebrate their importance in your life.

3. If you like beer, August is your month. International Beer Day is coming up next week, and this Friday is India Pale Ale Beer Day. To celebrate, hold a tasting party with friends, or head to your local bar and try something new. (And have a designated driver or call a taxi if you go out!)

4. In sports, this weekend we again have Major League Baseball, NASCAR and Major League Soccer, so you’ll have plenty to watch on TV. Check the newspaper for schedules.

5. Saturday is the beginning of National Scrabble Week, so get out your board games and play! You can hold a tournament, just play for fun or try to beat your nemesis. We prefer the board game, but Scrabble also has an app you can use to challenge family and friends.

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